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North Oldham High School selects new principal

Current North Oldham High School associate principal Craig Wallace will take over principal Lisa Jarrett's position following her retirement this summer. Wallace has served as North Oldham High School's

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Current North Oldham High School associate principal Craig Wallace will take over principal Lisa Jarrett's position on July 1, following her retirement this summer.

Wallace has served as North Oldham High School's associate principal since 2006. Previous to that, he worked at South Oldham High School.

In a news release from the school district, Wallace said he plans to focus on the professional growth of the school's educators.

"It is only when dedicated, highly reflective and acutely skilled educators work together toward a common goal can all of a school's students reach their potential as learners," he said.

He also said it is important for teachers to gauge individual students' levels of learning to ensure they are appropriately challenged.

Oldham County Schools Superintendent Will Wells, who announced the selection on April 15, said Wallace "is passionate about education, values professional development and recognizes the importance of communication between all stakeholders," according to the release.

Wallace, who is currently pursuing his superintendent's certificate from the University of Louisville, said teachers should encourage their students to be life-long learners and lead by example.

"Students need to hear that you just read the last book in the Harry Potter series or that you went to see 'Wicked' at the Kentucky Center for the (Performing) Arts," he said in the release. "If they can see your excitement for learning is real, then maybe it will inspire them to greater heights as a learner."